ThinkFirst to Prevent Falls
Course #40795
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Monday, March 3, 1 – 3 p.m.
No Fee
ThinkFirst to Prevent Falls is a class facilitated by injury prevention professionals from Intermountain Health, Boulder Fire-Rescue, and Boulder Community Health to review best practice strategies to prevent falls. Following the class, a physical therapist will also be available to provide individualized balance screenings (spaces limited).
Strength and Alignment
Using breath for increased self-awareness, this chair fitness class focuses on body alignment to increase bone density without injury by using resistance training with hand-held weights, resistance bands and isometric exercises using balls. Core strength is emphasized in all movements. Class includes a cardiovascular warm-up, a relaxing cool-down, and constant attention to balance. Exercises can be done standing or seated in a chair, all levels welcome.
NEW! Monday Series
Course #41213
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Mondays, March 3 – 31, 11:15 a.m. - noon
(4 classes - NO class March 17)
Fees: R/NR $32/$40
Instructor: Jillian Schloffel
Wednesday Series
Course #39709
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Wednesdays, March 5 - 26, 10:15 - 11 a.m. (4 classes)
Fees: R/NR $32/$40
Instructor: Judy Kreith
Chair Yoga and Balance
These classes bring together postures and techniques of yoga with the support of a chair. Participants will work together on seated postures, balancing, and more.
All levels of experience welcome. Instructor: Peter Michaelsen.
Chair Yoga - Monday Series
Course #39703
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Mondays, March 3 - 31. 10 – 10:45 a.m. (5 classes)
Fees: R/NR $40/$50
Chair Yoga - Friday Series
Course #39706
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Fridays, March 7 - 28, 10 - 10:45 a.m. (4 classes)
Fees: R/NR $32/$40
Mindfulness Meditation
Course #40085
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Wednesday, March 5, 1 - 2 p.m.
No Fee
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of encouraging attention to the present moment. By allowing for awareness of what is most present now, participants will develop the capacity for increased focus, openness, and peace. Each session will include a guided meditation, with emphasis on bringing purposeful and kind attention to the experience, followed by time for reflections and questions about the practice. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. Facilitator: Kara Traikoff, Wellness Program Specialist with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, has a background in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and adapted mindfulness courses.
Feldenkrais: Move with Ease - Mat Based Series
Course #40291
Where: East Age Well Center
When: Tuesdays, March 4 - April 8, 2:30 - 4 p.m. (6 classes)
Fees: R/NR $60/$75
The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living. Increase ease and range of motion, improve flexibility and coordination, and rediscover an innate capacity for graceful and efficient movement. By improving quality of movement, unnecessary muscular tensions throughout the body can reorganize and release. Participants will walk, stand, or sit in a chair, and also lie on the floor in a variety of comfortable positions on the back, front, or side. Participants must be able to get up and down from a mat safely to join this series.
CU Physiology of Aging Drop-in Information Table and Complimentary Blood Pressure Checks
Where: East Age Well Center
When: Wednesday, March 19, 10 a.m. - noon
No Fee
Drop-in at the information table on a first-come, first-served basis
CU Physiology of Aging Lab conducts research on the effects of different lifestyle interventions on heart health and brain function in older adults (50+). CU Lab staff will be available in the West Age Well Center lobby to explain the different studies to older adults who may be interested in volunteering for a study. Complimentary blood pressure checks also available at this information table.
Plant Forward Boulder: Protecting Your Bones
Course #40257
Where: East Age Well Center
When: Thursday, March 13, 10 - 11 a.m.
No Fee
Plant Forward Boulder is part of Building Healthy Communities (BHC) of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Join this month for a discussion on protecting your bones. BHCs support healthy, plant-based lifestyles by nurturing local connections, facilitating ongoing social support, and providing educational programming. Each month attendees will learn about important topics in lifestyle medicine. Instructor: Ann Thomasset holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition through eCornell, and is a BHC leader with PCRM.
NEW! Qi Gong FREE Introduction
Course #41209
Where: West Age Well Center
When: Wednesday, March 26, 11:15 a.m. – noon
No Fee
In traditional Chinese culture, the circulation of blood and vital energies can decrease as one ages causing stiffness in the body and other potential health issues. This class will focus on simple, yet effective Qi Gong exercises to re-establish strong circulation and retrain the nervous system while improving range of movement, balance, and reinvigorating all major body systems, creating a general sense of well-being. This class can be done standing or seated in a chair, all levels welcome. Instructor: Craig Barnes has been practicing, teaching, and training instructors in Qi Gong and Tai Chi for 40 years. His primary focus is in using Qi practices for healing, meditation, and elevating the spirit.